Typhoon Chanthu (Philippine name Kiko) rapidly intensified again today, and has reached Category 5 intensity for the third time in its life. This time, the storm has intensified much more than on previous occasions, and now has winds near 180mph, or 290kph, with higher gusts. Further strengthening is possible asRead More →
Super Typhoon Chanthu explosively intensified on Tuesday from a weak tropical disturbance into a powerful Category 5 Super Typhoon with winds of 160mph (140kts) and a pressure of 921mb via unofficial Force Thirteen analysis Thursday morning. Chanthu was located at 15.4°N 128.0°E, or to the Northeast of the main PhilippineRead More →
This article was written by Justine CA. CURRENT CONDITIONS Typhoon In-fa maintained its strength as it barrels towards the Ryukyu Islands. It was last located at 23.4°N 125.7°E or 125 km south of Miyakojima, 155 km southeast of Ishigaki, 430 km east-southeast of Taipei, or 920 km southeast of Shanghai.Read More →
Severe Tropical Storm In-fa now started moving West-Northwest as it approach the Southern Ryukyu Islands. As per the 3PM JST analysis of Force Thirteen, the storm is located at 24.6°N 131.3°E with 10-minute maximum sustained winds of 95 kph (50 knots) with minimum central pressure of 983 millibars. Severe TropicalRead More →
It’s been 13 years since Typhoon Frank (Int’l name Fengshen) brought catastrophic damage and a tragedy of M/V Princess of the Stars. It peaked as a 195 kph (120 mph) typhoon with minimum central pressure of 960 millibars. It caused torrential rain that caused widespread flooding forcing people onto theirRead More →
WRITTEN BY: Zenitsu | 15 April 2021, 17:54 UTC. Mount Pinatubo was a historical and devastating volcano that erupted multiple times from 1991-92. It is one of the biggest volcanic eruptions of the 20th century which was coupled with a typhoon that amplified the devastation in nearby provinces, and evenRead More →
Choi-Wan (PAGASA: Dante) maintained its tropical storm status as it brought torrential rainfall and flash flooding to the Philippines while it brushed the Visayas and Southern Luzon. Currently, it is a 40mph tropical storm by the latest Force Thirteen analysis and is expected to weaken substantially due to persistently highRead More →
In a surprising turn of events, Typhoon Surigae has strengthened much faster than anticipated as it jumped 2 category’s in 12 hours to become the first category 4 typhoon of the 2021 Northern Hemisphere season. Further strengthening is anticipated but there is a large spread in models in what courseRead More →
Tropical Storm Surigae has formed as of Wednesday afternoon Philippine time as the storm presents a possible threat as a strong typhoon to the region. As of 18z Wednesday or 2am Philippine time, Surigae was located at roughly 9 degrees North and 136.7 degrees West and was moving to theRead More →
It’s been now 8 years since Typhoon Pongsona made landfall on Guam, bringing in with destruction along with $370 million dollars in 2002 US dollars; if adjusted with inflation, it’s $465.4 million USD on 2020 currency. Pongsona was first noticed by the Japan Meteorological Agency on December 2, 2002, andRead More →